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NHTSARecalled Aug 7, 1978 · #78V167000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE AS A RESULT OF REPEATED FLEXING OF THE DRIVE ARM ACROSS A STRESS SENSITIVE AREA. THIS CONDITION WILL RENDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE WITHOUT COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice